Sunny and windy Friday for Volusia-Flagler

A day full of warmth and sunshine is expected Friday in Volusia and Flagler counties.

Skies will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 80. But light and variable east-northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph could bring gusts as high as 25 mph, forecasters with the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

The warm temperatures might make ocean waters tempting but beachgoers are cautioned as a moderate risk of rip currents exist along area beaches Friday. Swimmers are asked not to swim alone and to check with a lifeguard about local surf conditions before entering the water.

Tonight, skies are expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 66 degrees.

The weekend should be nice, too, with a 20 percent chance of showers forecast for Saturday but otherwise warm and sunny through Sunday.

The Florida Highway Patrol has no reports of crashes or road hazards in Volusia or Flagler Friday morning.